Opti-Spark Star Socket
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Opti-Spark Star Socket
I am replacing the Opti-Spark in my 1995. What size star socket is needed for the small bolts holding the Opti-Spark together? Where do I find this socket or is it a special tool.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
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From: San Pedro CA
you need tamper proof torx's - they have a small hole in them. they are available in a 4 pack at autozone for under 10.00!
I think that one is an E5 or something like that... I don't remember. It's been a while.
I think that one is an E5 or something like that... I don't remember. It's been a while.
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Texas
if you are replacing with complete new Opti unit, you don't need the inverse-torx bit. But if you are doing a Cap & Rotor replacement only, then you will need this tool for Opti dis-assembly. Some folks just use a normal type torx screw of the same size, flip it around onto the Opti screw, clamp a vice-grip onto the torx screw threads, and remove the Opti inverse-torx bit. 
Disclaimer: I have not actually done this, but read about it. But I think better to spend a few dollars and get the correct E4 inverse torx bit.
Disclaimer: I have not actually done this, but read about it. But I think better to spend a few dollars and get the correct E4 inverse torx bit.
Last edited by MikeC4; Feb 5, 2005 at 11:44 PM.
Drifting
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From: Olathe, KS USA
Originally Posted by MikeC4
Some folks just use a normal type torx screw of the same size, flip it around onto the Opti screw, clamp a vice-grip onto the torx screw threads, and remove the Opti inverse-torx bit.
